MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,440 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Wheel arch has underseal unable to inspect
Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Suspension and steering arms general corrosion
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Front Service brake excessively binding Both (1.2.1 (f))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Wheel arch has underseal unable to inspect
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Suspension and steering arms general corrosion
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
all suspension compontes rusty
rusty underside
wheel caps
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
all compontes
rusty underside
Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
all compontes
rusty underside
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear leaf springs corroded
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Numerous front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Position lamp switch cannot be operated from the normal driving position (4.2.2 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear leaf springs corroded
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Numerous front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Surface corrosion numerous suspension and steering components
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Surface corrosion numerous suspension and steering components
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts across front cross member. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded engine bay (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
side door modified for disabled access
Brake pipe slightly corroded all front. (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear. (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box. (2.3.3b)
both rear tyres in poor condition / walls cracked /
front reg plate cracked
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
air bag light on
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
air bag light on
slight play steering box
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
air bag light on
slight play steering box
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
How Reliable is the Ford Econoline?
Based on 1,762 MOT tests across 206 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R545 WPU is a 1997 Ford Econoline in Black with a 5,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
Across all 1997 Ford Econoline models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 69,221 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Ford Econoline fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R545 WPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ford Econoline typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Ford Econoline is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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R545 WPU is a 1997 Ford Econoline, first registered on 5 December 1997.
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